66--FT MACHINE

The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, is awarding a sole-source contract to Scientemp Corporation for the procurement and commissioning of one Scientemp FT20-40 freeze-thaw chamber. This equipment is required for the Concrete and Structural Laboratory in Denver, Colorado, to test concrete resistance to freezing and thawing in accordance with ASTM C666 Procedures A and B. The system must be capable of testing at least 40 standard concrete specimens simultaneously, featuring a touchscreen controller with USB data logging, a self-contained thaw-water tank, and an air-gapped operational configuration for security. The total estimated contract value is 98,000 dollars, covering the cabinet, 40 plastic specimen containers, freight, delivery, on-site commissioning, and operator training. The procurement is conducted as a sole-source action under FAR 13.106-1(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as Scientemp is identified as the only manufacturer capable of meeting the specific technical requirements and capacity needs. Key technical specifications include a temperature range between -40C and +40C, electrical requirements of 208V three-phase 45A power, and a minimum one-year manufacturer warranty. Delivery and installation must be completed at the Technical Service Center in Denver within 365 days of the award. Acceptance is contingent upon the equipment meeting strict ASTM C666 standards for temperature cycling, chamber uniformity, and phase transition times.